Matt Leonard from Montgomery County (MD) Fire Rescue Station 3 submitted this awesome document measuring their 2019 Seagrave 95′ Aerialscope – Which happens to be one of our favorite tower ladderContinue readingKnow Your Aerial
Category: Outside Functions
Riding Assignments
Riding assignments are one of the simplest methods to increase your efficiency and effectiveness on the fireground. They should be thought-out ahead of time, put in writing, trained on, usedContinue readingRiding Assignments
Through-the-Lock on the Fireground
The use of Through-the-Lock forcible entry has been looked at mainly for use during non-emergency or non-priority calls. Typically, it’s for the fire alarm or medical alarm with no key holderContinue readingThrough-the-Lock on the Fireground
Carrying Tools
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date July 29th, 2015. We have always been advocates of riding assignments and tool assignments. It’s one of the easiest ways to improve your company’sContinue readingCarrying Tools
Basement Bars
Chief Hurshel Shank from the Gettysburg Fire Department submitted this interesting basement while at an automatic fire alarm of a single family dwelling. The only other exits that were noted were your typical smallerContinue readingBasement Bars
Apartment Bars
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date June 2nd, 2011. Jerry Smith from Baltimore City (MD) Truck 15 sent in these photos of some easily to defeat window bars. Jerry andContinue readingApartment Bars
No Overhead Obstructions
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date January 3rd, 2008. Here’s another of example of something you would not normally expect to see. This building has power lines running the entireContinue readingNo Overhead Obstructions
Residential Roof Over
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date June 8th, 2009. Assistant Chief David Wolf from Cayuga Heights (NY) Fire Department sent in these photos of a friend’s house in Houston. TheContinue readingResidential Roof Over
Charlie Side Problem
Sean Parker submitted these photos of what Leesburg (FL) Engine Company 62 found. These doors were found behind a business while out in their first due. It looks to beContinue readingCharlie Side Problem
A Welcomed Butt
Throwback Thursday post: Original posting date April 6th, 2014. In today’s fire service we continually have to do more with less. As firefighters we have the mindset to improvise, adapt,Continue readingA Welcomed Butt